Principal Design Engineer

Sapien Engineering

📍 clapham, clapham, United-Kingdom

Full-time Other-General Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Client Overview

Automotive client working on landmark product, offering a hands-on environment and a chance to be part of product with global reach. An established start-up with a close-knit team of highly skilled Automotive, Motorsport and F1 professionals.


Job Responsibilities

  • Design and Development of product line, including conceptual design for one-off’s
  • Set up and develop strong commercial and technical relationships with suppliers
  • Working with manufacturing to ensure specifications met and delivered
  • Drive PLM system improvements, streamlining release processes and refining drawing tools


Skill Required

  • Design & Development experience of around 15 years in Automotive, Motorsport or F1
  • Someone who is happy to wear many hats and roll up their sleeves
  • Experience with full car system design or body system design
  • Structural design ex...